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Ian Cook

@iancook.xyz

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Composer & musician. Nonprofit Salesforce architect. I make music (choir, orchestra, electronic, ambient… w/ voice, Dorico, Max, Bitwig, TidalCycles, synthesizers…). I’m also into linguistics and TTRPGs. Twin Cities, MN. He/him. https://linktr.ee/ianacook

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A little #ambient out of @vcvrack.com.

November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM

Ian Cook

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Hey wildfires, can you stop? I'd like to be able to breathe, thank you.

A screenshot from https://www.airnow.gov/ that shows the air quality index is 251, which is in the middle of the "Very Unhealthy" range.

June 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM

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An article from Axios reporting that confidence in Trump's ability to make economic decisions is crumbling.

April 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM

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I can't believe I'd never thought to communicate BACK to a controllers before in Max. So I made it show some pretty colors! @cycling74.bsky.social #MaxMspJitter

April 7, 2025 at 11:52 PM

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Yesterday the vet described this birthday girl as “perfect” and I couldn’t agree more! #KipoTheWonderbeast

A black terrier mix dog stands on a wood floor looking up at the camera

February 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM

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Well, I’ve felt the siren call for years, but I’ve finally dipped into the #Eurorack world. I got a case, mounted my only desktop unit that fits (the wonderful #NeutralLabs #Elmyra2), and got my first module, a #uO_c, on which I’ve just installed the Phazerville firmware. Excited to share more soon!

A Eurorack modular synthesizer case with two modules installed. Two patch cables connect to one of the modules.

February 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM

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Uggggh. Target used to be so good. I'm so angry.

Based on today's headlines, should I be checking out Costco?

Two headlines, one that reads “Target Drops DEI Goals and Ends Program to Boost Black Suppliers”, and another that reads “Costco shareholders overwhelmingly reject anti-DEI proposal”

January 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM

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Stay warm today!

#kipo #kipothewonderbeast

A cute, small black terrier wrapped in a blanket sitting up on a couch

A cute, small black terrier wrapped in a blanket partially sitting up on a couch

A cute, small black terrier wrapped in a blanket lying down on a couch

January 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM

Ian Cook

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I’ve finally assembled a full Make Noise Easel, and I’ve been having a lot of fun with it this #Jamuary. I’ll share some videos soon. (I’m also exploring Vsynth in Max, which is really cool.)

#MakeNoise #synths #synthsky

Three Make Noise synthesizers lined up in a row. In front is the 0-CTRL, which is a sequencer with touch plates. Behind it is the Strega, and behind that is the 0-Coast.

January 10, 2025 at 3:49 AM

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She might be a liiittle overwhelmed by the amount of people and activity today

A black terrier with a red bow on her head looks straight at the camera with a worried look on her face

A black terrier with a red bow on her head rests her head on the couch looking downward with a worried look on her face

December 26, 2024 at 12:40 AM

Ian Cook

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I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained my 13th #Salesforce certification: CRM Analytics and Einstein Discovery Consultant! This one stretched me in new directions, and it feels great to have it checked off!

An image of the certification for CRM Analytics and Einstein Discovery Consultant awarded to Ian Cook

December 20, 2024 at 5:50 PM

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Kipo says happy Thanksgiving

A 30 pound black terrier with a white moustache wearing a yellow bandana lies on the carpeted floor looking at the camera, with a dog toy on the floor next to her.

November 28, 2024 at 8:46 PM

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Kipo has truly gathered a dragon’s hoard

A 30 pound black terrier with a gray mustache lies curled up on a blanket on the couch, looking up at the camera. In a pile in front of her are the gathered remains of a large number of dog toys.

November 25, 2024 at 4:58 PM

Ian Cook

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In case you’re having a grumpy day, here’s a photo of my beautiful Kipo

A black terrier with white splotches on her chest and chin lies curled up on a blanket on a blue couch, with her head lifted and looking to the side and up toward the ceiling

November 13, 2024 at 9:34 PM

Ian Cook

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I can’t believe we’ve had this sweetie for two whole years, half of her whole life!

She’s changed so much in that time, I barely remember the skittish girl who came home with us, she's now so adventurous and playful. But one thing has never changed: the NEED for belly rubs.

Happy gotcha day, Kipo!